Look over your notes from our campus tour. From what we saw today, what conclusions can you make about the way our campus is constructed? What is the overarching "image" that the university's constructors are trying to convey? Are they succeeding? Why/why not? (You don't have to stick to these questions, but they should get you started towards critiquing the campus.)
What struck you the most about the tour? What are some ideas you have for your campus promotional piece? (It doesn't necessarily have to be a landmark we saw on our tour.)
What was left out of the tour that you think should be included next time? WHY? (The "why" is really important for me.)
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Our campus is constructed in a way that makes it look very colonial like it is still in the time period it was founded but in a good way, the tour made me realize how small our campus is.
ReplyDeletei think the image the campus is trying to convey is one of a very close tight knit area that is more rural than it is industrial. i think they are succeeding because even newer buildings like baker still look like it is still a part of a small town on the outside.
what struck me most was the scott quad and behind the art buliding. i am considering doing a brochure on the east green.
I think that south green should be included because the woods behind it and the cat walks are both umique aspects to it.
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ReplyDeleteI think that our campus is constructed to impress people and to make them come to study. The constructors are trying to take away the quietness and just put more buildings to have more students come from other cities and states. They are succeeding because if you look at most of the campus it is buildings and not a place to just sit and look at the nature that is around. What struck me the most of the tour was the art mural by the art buildings. Some idea places for the promotional piece is the ridges, an old shop on mill street, and other places on campus.
ReplyDeleteI believe the constructors tried to make OU like old fashioned yet modern. I would say old fashioned because of how most the buildings are red brick. I love the brick buildings because it makes me feel in a good way. i would say modern because of how baker center is. Its very glassy with some marble and very high tech things inside. They are succeeding in making this place old fashioned yet modern. What struck me the most was the art place. It was very colorful and the art on the walls and stairs were pretty cool looking. I am pretty sure i am going to do a promotional piece on the ridges because i haven't been there before and i heard its haunted and i want to know more about it. I believe next time you take them on a tour you should take them to the ridges. I am still yet to see them and i heard they are a big thing here at OU. Since we are the most haunted campus i think you should go over there and explain to them what they were cause most people do not know about them.
ReplyDeleteI believe the overall image of OU is to have "green space" and to protect the historical side of the campus and keep everything matching in a way. If you were to drive on 33 and pass by the campus, everything flows, brick buildings with white trim. Most of the campus reflects what a typical college campus looks like. There are many peaceful areas, whether it be the parks, the different Greens and even the Baker Center. My overall impression of the campus, is like its own little world in the middle of nowhere. I feel like Im on vacation in a way everyday I walk through campus and down the streets of uptown. It is just a different vibe than where I am from.
ReplyDeleteOur campus is constructed close together and all buildings, minus baker, are all built the same, designed the same, and look very much alike. I think the university's constructors are trying to convey a nice clean campus and really reflect OU's history through construction of the buildings. The general area of the campus is fairly large but when they're broken down into different parts those areas as a whole are small and quaint. I think they do a pretty good job as well because I really got the historic, clean and nice vibe while on the tour. It makes OU look like a really enjoyable place. What struck me most was probably the Robert L. King Memorial Park. I really like that small area off on its own. It's very peaceful and pleasantly appealing on the eyes. I might use the Robert L. King Memorial Park and make a real spruced up brochure most likely. The river because then we would walk through south green and thats a whole part of campus that not necessarily a lot of people see. Most people residing on east and west green probably don't even know what the catwalk is, and it really is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteOhio University campus is built very close together. It is a big campus with a classy look. Ohio University is very old and i think all the buildings achieve the older look with being built out of brick. Baker center does seem to be pretty different compared to the other buildings considering it was built not too long ago and it is very modern. Baker center is a great place to have on campus because there is so many resources within one building. What struck me most about the tour was all the parts of campus I have never seen. The graffiti wall stuck out most to me because nowhere else on campus has a place where students can show their creativity. I think I am going to do a brochure or maybe poster about the graffiti wall since that stuck out most to me. I just want to write about the fact that its great that students are expressing themselves, and make sure more people check it out since i never even knew about it. I might also write about Baker Center because I think that is one of the most important buildings on campus and students might not know all that they can do within it. I did notice that all greens were toured but south. I think we should of toured south because there is a lot near there such as, the volleyball courts and ping is around the corner.
ReplyDeleteI think when it was first created the constuctors were kind of aiming for the close nit kind of college. Seeing the college now a days i think they did make OU seem that way cause it seems like OU is today so i think the constructors accomplished that.
ReplyDeleteTodays tour i liked alot, it was really neat to go around and see all the different areas of OU. It also was kind of weird because different buildings gave different aspects of OU. For example the Richland bridge vs. the Baker center. Also by looking at the all the buildings you can see which buildings were constructed further in the past then others. Like Baker Center its new and give the view that OU is a "classy" kind of college and then you see Elis hall and its older looking and more run down giving the view that OU is an older run down college. Im sure when everything was first constructed it was a really nice college but now it just adds to the view that OU is an older college.
Something that stuck to me the most was the graffiti archway. That is because I had never seen something like that before on campus. Its just neat to see a designated area for students to put graffiti on the walls.
I think if you were to do the campus tour again we should go to the Ridges, granted its a long way from campus but there is alot of history there that we could learn about and it would be really cool, i think atleast.
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ReplyDeleteI think that the university's image is very rural and open; the constructor's were probably trying to convey some type of welcoming atmosphere by putting a lot of trees and open fields where people can sit and relax and not have to worry about being disturbed. There were some things on the tour that I have not seen before, like Seigfred Hall and Scott Quad. I thought Scott Quad was very quiet and calm, while the graffiti area near Seigfred Hall had a different setting. After visiting all the places on the tour, Ohio University definitely is more of a rural and quiet/calm area, however there are some places that are more urban and creative than just open fields and trees. One thing that was left out on the tour was the graffiti wall that's right near Richland Bridge, because I think that's a really good outlet for creativity; and since it is okay to graffiti there, I definitely think it should be known/seen by more people.
ReplyDeleteFrom our campus tour today, it is clear to me that the whole construction of the University campus has been a well thought out process. All of the University buildings (except for maybe 1) have been updated and/or designed with the same look and feel. All across the Ohio campus you find buildings with matching bricks and green space. Even the newer buildings are built to blend in and extend the fell of the campus. The inside of the building might give the feel of modern architecture (Baker University Center) but the outside of the modern building is done in a way that blends in with all of the older buildings on campus.
ReplyDeleteThe one piece of campus that keeps jumping out to me is the rich history that Ohio University conveys in its buildings, its excellence and in its history! I would love to see Cutler Hall, McGuffey and if my memory serves me correct, Ellis Hall highlighted as I believe they are some of the oldest buildings on campus.
I think the campus works really hard to try and preserve an old feel to campus. Being the first university in Ohio, I believe that its age is an important aspect to preserve. The campus does this by constructing brick buildings and brick paths. The campus can still look old and classy at the same time and i think OU does a good job at this.
ReplyDeleteWhat struck me most about the tour was the Richland bridge. I have seen it many times but try to avoid it because it does seem like a sketchy place to hang out and I wouldn't feel comfortable walking there alone. What stuck me about this bridge was how different it looked from the rest of campus. First, the graffiti is a little more raunchy than that on the graffiti wall. It has a darker feel to it and by looking at the bridge, you would think the campus is more urban and industrial and that is not the case. Another thing I noticed about the bridge is that I walk across it every day and walking on top is a lot different than walking under it. the top of the bridge still looks like an older element but it blends better with the rest of the campus.
I think Peden and Ping should be included next time in the tour. I feel like both facilities have a lot of history and are an important part of campus. I feel like athletics are a big part of a campus and both buildings would shed light on OU's history of athletics.
I believe that our campus is the most beautiful campus I have ever visited. I love that everything is brick and historical looking. The campus has so much personality and it is a great learning environment. I think that the constructors were trying to create a place that is peaceful and inspiring. Just by seeing the style of the buildings and the way the campus is set up makes a peaceful place to do your homework almost anywhere on campus. Our campus is so green and beautiful and my favorite part was the side of Seigfred Hall because its so artistic and inspiring. I could honestly sit there for hours and do homework if it wasn't so far away from my dorm. I had never actually seen the side of Seigfred Hall and I am definitely glad that we got to see it on the tour.
ReplyDeleteI think next time you should really include The Ridges. The Ridges is one of the most interesting places on campus because of its history. Its extremely beautiful but its the scariest place to go at night. I love The Ridges and find its story so intriguing.
Oh i forgot to add this but im thinking about doing my project over the Ridges because that place is very interesting and i think it would be fun.
ReplyDeleteDoing the campus tour today, I got to see a different way the campus was constructed, then when I took my college visits tour here to look at this school. The campus has that "typical" college feel to it, but has it in it's own unique ways. I saw that there are a lot of places on campus where someone can just sit and relax. There are many open spaces to do homework or just lay out. These pretty, quiet, and relaxing places, some of them are hidden like the Scott Quad. I never knew that even existed. It has a nice cozy feeling to it. Seigfred Hall, I knew it was the art building but I never knew about all the graffiti on the back of the building. It gives the building it's own special aspect to it. Along with the students who painted it. It doesn't really compare to any of the other academic buildings on campus. The Baker Center makes the campus feel high tech and very clean. Then when going outside you see all the old, pretty brick buildings with their own special history.
ReplyDeleteOur campus is constructed beautifully. I think the location and design of almost every building is wonderful. I think that the overarching image the university's constructors are trying to convey is a united and enclosed atmosphere on campus. I think that they definitely succeeded at this because those are the feelings i get when i walk around campus. What struck me most about the tour was in the beginning when we visited Baker Center then immediately after that went to the Richland Bridge. Those are two completely different places that can give two completely different ideas about Ohio University. I think that next time south green and the front four as well as the dorms behind the front four should be included. I think that those dorms and the area around them is one of the most beautiful places on campus. They are always packed with people and they have a lively sense to it. I live there and i love it.
ReplyDeleteOur campus is very beautiful and complex. We convey the image that were a very clean, pretty, open campus. Which we are, but, most people don't see the other side of the campus. For example, we have a lot of graffiti all over the campus and even though the greens are kept clean, some of the side streets and smaller streets are dirty. I think if you take a stroll through any of the greens, including the college green, there you will see the image of a beautiful spacious campus the university is trying to convey. They are succeeding with keeping the main parts of campus clean, landscaped, and open. However, there are also parts of campus that are not conveyed to the public. Mill Street being a good example. If they were to include that on the tour, I am sure we would see a lot less people attending. That part of campus upholds a different title we have been given, the party school.
ReplyDeleteThe tour helped show how spaced out and big our campus really is. Granted, it's not as big as OSU, but it is a perfect size I think. Everything is within a 15 min walking distance and you would be able to see all of campus in a day if you wanted too. The tour helped me see some parts of campus that I have never seen before like Scott Quad and Seigfred Hall. I am interested in Scott Hall and as to why those certain buildings were named above the doors. What special significance do they have that gives them the right to be there? I am also interested in maybe the history of the college as a whole, or the Ridges.
I think the Ridges should be included in the tour. It may be a farther distance away from campus but it is still part of it and very important to the history of the school. The Ridges come with much rich history and mystery. I think it is important to see this. Not to mention, any person that comes to OU is always interested in checking out the Ridges at least once.
Even though I made up the assignment and have insight about why these questions are being asked, taking the tour with you all gave me a lot of interesting insights.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I'm not going to answer the questions above; instead I'll talk a little bit about what I learned.
For one, I realized that there's always more to learn about your place. I know that I learned a lot: new terminology, the functions of various places, shortcuts. These things are important to knowing your place, and I realized how much I didn't know. What a great feeling to know there's always more to know!
Another thing I hadn't anticipated was seeing your relationship with various campus spots. As I talked and walked with several of you, I realized how much everyone's perspective of this place differs. As someone who has always lived off campus, I know less about the social dimensions of campus life. (And truthfully, I hate that about *my* OU experience... but we've all gotta move away sometime, right?) I heard several of you exchanging stories about something that happens/ed "here." ("Dude, last weekend we were out here and this girl..." or "My friend lives over here and...") It's cool to hear about things that happen in your physical place and how those things affect your relationship with those places.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with me, ladies and gents.
I think that Ohio University is constructed in a way that it has a community feeling to it. Everyone is involved. The buildings are placed close but not to close that there is crammed feeling and students and faculty feel overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteI think that the university's constructors are successful in that they bring OU together and give it a tight knit community feel to the Athens. Everyone is friendly here and it is a beautiful campus. I think the constructors used the beauty of Athens to build OU. The campus is amazing in how it is constructed. I love how it only take 5 minutes to get to classes. The campus is perfect size for me.
The arch by Siegfred struck me the most when we were on the tour. It was very artistic but looked almost satanical to me. There was weird creatures drawn that looked like it found written on the walls inside a pyramid of Egypt. Gave a very creepy feeling to it. Some ideas for my campus promo piece is east green, the river, or the ridges. They all have a rich history from the University. I want to learn more about each too.
I think what was left out of the tour was uptown and how it is kind of the icing on the cake. Uptown gives the sense of a little town which goes with the constructor's ideas of a community feeling.
The Ohio University campus tour was a interesting way of looking at different features found across the campus and provided a new light to some places that are normally glanced over day by day. The campus was built in a manner that in my opinion has a very homey feel to it and is meant to be relaxing and a great place to receive an education. The constructors did a great job of utilizing space and making it comfortable for the thousands of students and staff that function here. The use of parks throughout the campus provides a strong presence of nature and feeling of a typical suburban area. These features are very important to some students.
ReplyDeleteThe art area by Seigfred Hall struck me the most because that is area where I would not likely be found. I felt very uncomfortable in something different and I feel that weird things happen there when a full moon is out.
For my promotional piece I think I might do some type of brochure on Wilson Hall because it is supposed to be the most haunted and I also live there.
The only thing left out on the tour was Court Street. I feel this is very important because everyone who goes to school has been there and it shows a more busy side of the campus compared to the parks but is a big part of the campus in my opinion.
Ohio University's campus has been constructed to fit student needs more than anything else. The campus provides large open outdoor areas, designated artistic outlets, and countless academic resources all well connected through a multitude of paths. Campus meets a wide variety of needs while maintaing a sense of togetherness, and through this university' constructors succeed in conveying an image of a united campus and student body.
ReplyDeleteThe campus is constructed in way that it gives of this impression of being very lush, green, and tranquil. where you can always find a place of solitude to just sit down and think. the universities constructors are trying to make OU look like a peaceful and safe place to be for anyone on campus. I think they are definitely successful in doing this. because as a student I've not had the slightest problem with tranquility and peacefulness so far.For my promotional piece I think I'm going to make a brochure. probably of some place that I'm familiar with; ie: south green or one of the dining halls. I want to do something like that because it will be more of a challenge than one of the places we studied on our tour. And if I run into problems I can always just fallback on Baker because in my opinion Baker is so easy to talk about. its big, versatile, modern, and unique.
ReplyDeletenext tour i think you should include south green. there is so much down there even though its a bit of a walk away from college green. there are so many volleyball pits and basketball courts in the area. also there are recreation soccer fields and rugby fields to go along with the bike trail that leads right up to walmart and all the other stores up on e state street. and its really quiet there just like east and west green and in my opinion it has the most to offer of all the greens.